Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have strong bonds with her. They happily snuggle into her when she feeds them a bottle of milk. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe. For example, they listen and respond to her when she reminds them of the dangers of standing on a chair. Children show care and concern for others. They check in on their friends when they wake up unsettled, stroking them on their arm to help settle them. The childminder supports children to become independent. She teaches them how to put their coats on when they go outside in the rain.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a variety of activities that cover the seven areas of learning. Children are engaged in their play, showing a positive attitude towards their learning. For example, they say, 'I love play dough!' as they develop their physical skills by rolling and squashing dough in their hands. Children use their imagination as they pretend to make cakes. The childminder encourages them to think of different toppings they could use. Children eagerly say they can use 'cream and icing'. Children engage visitors in their play. They confidently talk to them asking them to 'sit down' with them to play with toy animals. This shows that children have good social and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is proactive when it comes to keeping her knowledge up to date. She seeks out training to strengthen her understanding of how she can further support children to learn and develop. The childminder has links with the local school. She engages with teachers, seeking advice on how she can prepare children for their next stage in learning. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They report that they are 'over the moon' with progress their children have made since being in her care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder supported parents to continue children's learning at home. For example, she advised them to take children on walks to learn about the world around them and support their physical development. n The childminder teaches children good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions. For example, they respond positively when she asks them to tidy up before going

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outside. At times, children struggle to share. The childminder calms the situation quickly by distracting them with other toys. However, there is less emphasis on helping them understand them why taking toys off others is unkind and how this could make them feel. n The childminder supports children to learn good hygiene routines. Children wash their hands before meals, knowing that they use 'soap to clean' their hands

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6 April 2022 when asked. The childminder teaches children what foods are good for them. She says, 'Apples and bananas are healthy' as she prepares them for snack. n The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's likes and dislikes. This helps her to settle children quickly during induction sessions. She knows the children in her care well, planning activities that follow their interests. The childminder completes two-year progress checks and shares these with parents. Doing these allows her to act upon any gaps in children's learning that she identifies. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development. She encourages children to look at the different shapes of play dough cutters. Children find a circle and star when asked. The childminder uses wooden tokens with numbers one to five printed on them. She asks older children what the numbers are. However, on occasion, before they have time to think and respond, she gives

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them the answer. This means children have not had enough time to think for themselves. n Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She reads a familiar story to them. Older children smile as they are praised when they read along with her. Younger children intently look at the pictures, babbling back to her as she reads. Older children are confident to ask for things they want. For example, the childminder asks them what toys they want to take outside. They say, 'I'm taking the tractors'. However, at times, the childminder does not adapt how she speaks to younger children to support their speech development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good awareness of different types of abuse. She completes training on safeguarding issues such as how to recognise children being drawn into extremism and the signs of female genital mutilation. This allows her to recognise when children may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about children's safety, and the importance of recording this. The childminder's house is secure. She carries out visual assessments of her home, making sure it is safe before children attend. The childminder supervises children at all times.

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should:

n strengthen the support given to children to help them learn how their behaviour affects others n adapt practice to meet the individual needs of younger children in order to support their communication and language development, and to give children more time to think and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314125 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10070997 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Narborough, Leicestershire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, and is currently operating Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 4.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector and the childminder observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments used by children. The childminder talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n Parents shared their views with the inspector during the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing during activities. n The inspector carried out a joint observation on an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including

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Inspection activities

6 April 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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6 April 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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